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Silent Knit, Deadly Knit (A Knit & Nibble Mystery #4)
by Peggy EhrhartWhen murder silences the Christmas cheer in charming Arborville, New Jersey, Pamela and her Knit and Nibble pals must unravel the most bone-chilling mystery this side of the North Pole . . . Pamela has been in merry spirits since her artsy daughter Penny returned home from college for the holidays. But their mother-daughter bonding time gets cut short when a terrified Penny stumbles upon the dumped body of Millicent Farthingale, a wealthy craft shop owner who was popular for all the wrong reasons. From a scheming business partner to a seedy husband several years her junior, Millicent attracted scammers so in love with her assets, they’d toss her down a chimney to get their paws on them. Now, with only a hand-knit red scarf connecting the killer to the crime, Pamela and the Knit and Nibblers could use some extra creativity as they find out who’s really naughty or nice in Arborville—because going up against a looming culprit is DIY or die! Knitting tips and delicious recipe included!
Murder with Cherry Tarts (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #4)
by Karen Rose SmithIn Pennsylvania’s Amish country, Daisy Swanson has a tea shop to run, a daughter to marry off—and a murder to solve . . . Daisy’s worried one of her employees at Daisy’s Tea Garden may be in a spot of trouble. Lately Karina’s been loading up on soup and second-day baked goods at the end of her shift—and while the shop’s scrumptious treats may be hard to resist, Daisy suspects there’s more going on, especially since Karina has been seen hanging out in a rundown part of Willow Creek. Planning her own daughter’s wedding is enough to keep her busy, but Daisy can’t help feeling a protective maternal instinct—and an instinct to investigate. It turns out Karina has been helping a down-on-his luck single dad who’s been making ends meet—barely—by selling antiques at a place called Pirated Treasures. But when an employee at the antiques store is bludgeoned to death with a marble rolling pin, Karina’s new friend is suspect number one. Though the motives are muddy and steeped in intrigue, Daisy is more than determined to flush the real killer out.
Dough or Die (A Bread Shop Mystery #5)
by Winnie ArcherKnown for its mouthwatering traditional breads, the Yeast of Eden bakery has gained fame across Northern California&’s coast. Now the shop is bound for Reality TV—but a murder may kill its reputation . . . People come to the beach town of Santa Sofia as much for the healing properties of Yeast of Eden&’s breads as for a vacation getaway. And now a cable food channel has selected the bakery as a featured culinary delight for a new show. Baking apprentice Ivy Culpepper is excited as the crew arrives, ready to capture all the ins and outs of the renowned bread shop. But instead they capture something much harder to stomach: the attempted murdered of the show&’s cameraman just outside Yeast of Eden . . . With no motive and no clues, and the town craving answers, it will be up to Ivy to sift through the evidence to find the truth. But she&’ll have to move quickly before someone else is targeted or the wrong person gets the heat—and the business collapses like a deflated soufflé, right before her eyes.
Tea & Treachery (Tea by the Sea Mysteries #1)
by Vicki DelanyIn this charming new cozy mystery series from national bestselling author Vicki Delany, a New York City expat-turned-Cape Cod tea shop owner must solve the murder of a local real estate developer to help her feisty grandmother out of a jam . . . As the proud proprietor and head pastry chef of Tea by the Sea, a traditional English tearoom on the picturesque bluffs of Cape Cod, Lily Roberts has her hands full, often literally. But nothing keeps her busier than steering her sassy grandmother, Rose, away from trouble. Rose operates the grand old Victorian B & B adjacent to Lily&’s tea shop. But an aggressive real estate developer, Jack Ford, is pushing hard to rezone nearby land, with an eye toward building a sprawling golf resort, which would drive Rose and Lily out of business. Tempers are already steaming, but things really get sticky when Ford is found dead at the foot of Rose&’s property and the police think she had something to do with his dramatic demise. So Lily starts her own investigation and discovers Ford&’s been brewing bad blood all over town. Now, it&’s down to Lily to stir up some clues, sift through the suspects, and uncover the real killer before Rose is left holding the tea bag. &“A satisfying cozy with a beautifully described setting and a cast of charming, small-town characters. Share this new series with fans of Laura Childs&’ Tea Shop mysteries.&” —Booklist
On the Lamb (A Kebab Kitchen Mystery #4)
by Tina KashianLucy Berberian is busy preparing her family’s Mediterranean restaurant for Easter on the Jersey Shore—but a batch of sweets is to die for . . .Bikers are thundering into the seaside town of Ocean Crest for the annual Bikers on the Beach gathering that raises funds for injured veterans. It’s a big boost for the Kebab Kitchen, as well as for local businesses like Melanie Haven’s candy shop. But Melanie is about to find herself in a sticky situation. When Melanie and Lucy attend a beach bonfire, a local landlord is found dead after apparently choking on a piece of salt water taffy. Melanie, who was known to have a contentious relationship with the victim, is quickly skewered as the prime suspect. But Lucy is determined to prove her friend’s innocence before the real killer coasts free . . . Recipes included! “Clever and charming . . . A culinary delight that will have readers salivating over the food and hungry for literary answers.”—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on Hummus and Homicide
Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder (A Kebab Kitchen Mystery #5)
by Tina KashianNot even her impending nuptials can keep Lucy Berberian, manager of her family-owned Kebab Kitchen, from the Jersey Shore&’s annual Polar Bear Plunge. But her dive into the icy ocean is especially chilling when she finds a fellow swimmer doing the dead man&’s float—for real . . . Who would kill a man in cold blood during Ocean Crest, New Jersey&’s most popular winter event? When Lucy learns the victim is Deacon Spooner, the reception hall owner who turned up his nose—and his price—at her wedding plans, she can&’t help wondering who wouldn&’t kill the pompous caterer . . . Perhaps the culprit is the wedding cake baker whose career Deacon nearly destroyed? Or the angry bride whose reception he ruined? With her maid of honor, Katie, busily planning Lucy&’s wedding without her, Lucy will have to get to the bottom of this cold-hearted business in time for Kebab Kitchen&’s mouthwatering Christmas celebration—and before her hometown&’s holiday spirit washes out to sea . . . Recipes included! &“With a warm cast of characters and an ingenious main character, this is a series that will prove delightful for cozy fans.&” —Parkersburg News & Sentinel on Stabbed in the Baklava &“Clever and charming . . . A culinary delight that will have readers salivating over the food and hungry for literary answers.&” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on Hummus and Homicide
Nogged Off (A Maine Clambake Mystery)
by Barbara RossPreviously published in the collection Egg Nog Murder.&‘Twas the week before Christmas, and Julia Snowden&’s escape from New York has just hit a snag. Fresh off accidentally poisoning half her colleagues with her &“Killer Eggnog,&” Julia&’s would-be subletter, Imogen Geinkes, is now jobless and homeless—leading Julia to invite the young woman home for the holidays in Maine. But when they unload the rental truck in Busman&’s Harbor, they find something that wasn&’t on anyone&’s packing list: the body of Imogen&’s former boyfriend. Suddenly, the wordplay in Imogen&’s name—&“I&’m a jinx&”—isn&’t so adorable. But for all the calamities that follow in Imogen&’s wake, Julia&’s certain she&’s no killer. As Julia digs into the case, the appearance of the ex&’s brother—his identical twin—doubles the confusion. Has Imogene been double-crossed by an evil twin? Was the eggnog &“accident&” no accident at all? If Julia doesn&’t unwrap the murderer&’s true identity soon, one of the twelve days of Christmas could be her last . . .Praise for Steamed Open &“Sure to appeal to readers who treasure the Maine coast, Ross&’s latest continues the lives and minor dramas of her fictionalized version of Boothbay Harbor with amiable characters.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Botched Butterscotch (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery)
by Amanda FlowerA slice of intrigue. . . Mother&’s Day is a sweet and busy time at the candy shop Bailey King runs with her Amish grandmother. This year is extra special, because Bailey&’s parents are visiting Harvest, Ohio. Bailey&’s father has rarely returned since leaving the Amish faith over thirty years ago, but Bailey is confident that the right treats can help sugarcoat any awkwardness. For Mother&’s Day Tea at the local church, she&’s whipping up her mom&’s favorite: butterscotch fudge. All&’s going well, until a sticky-fingered thief makes off with the money raised for a local women&’s support group. While Bailey tries to discover who stuck their fingers in the cookie jar, she encounters an assortment of suspects. It doesn&’t help that Juliet, mother of Deputy Aiden Brody, is conspiring with Bailey&’s mom to plan Aiden and Bailey&’s wedding…though they&’re not even engaged! Can Bailey find the culprit before events—both criminal and personal—boil over into disaster? Recipe Included! Praise for Amanda Flower and her Amish cozies &“As it turns out, Amanda Flower may have just written the first Amish rom com.&” —USA Today &“Flower has hit it out of the ballpark . . . and continues to amaze with her knowledge of the Amish way of life.&” —RT Book Reviews &“At turns playful and engaging . . . a satisfyingly complex cozy.&” —Library Journal
Botched Butterscotch (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery)
by Amanda FlowerA slice of intrigue. . . Mother&’s Day is a sweet and busy time at the candy shop Bailey King runs with her Amish grandmother. This year is extra special, because Bailey&’s parents are visiting Harvest, Ohio. Bailey&’s father has rarely returned since leaving the Amish faith over thirty years ago, but Bailey is confident that the right treats can help sugarcoat any awkwardness. For Mother&’s Day Tea at the local church, she&’s whipping up her mom&’s favorite: butterscotch fudge. All&’s going well, until a sticky-fingered thief makes off with the money raised for a local women&’s support group. While Bailey tries to discover who stuck their fingers in the cookie jar, she encounters an assortment of suspects. It doesn&’t help that Juliet, mother of Deputy Aiden Brody, is conspiring with Bailey&’s mom to plan Aiden and Bailey&’s wedding…though they&’re not even engaged! Can Bailey find the culprit before events—both criminal and personal—boil over into disaster? Recipe Included! Praise for Amanda Flower and her Amish cozies &“As it turns out, Amanda Flower may have just written the first Amish rom com.&” —USA Today &“Flower has hit it out of the ballpark . . . and continues to amaze with her knowledge of the Amish way of life.&” —RT Book Reviews &“At turns playful and engaging . . . a satisfyingly complex cozy.&” —Library Journal
Christmas Sweets
by Joanne Fluke Laura Levine Leslie MeierGathered in one delightful volume time, here are three yuletide tales of mystery, murder, and romance, featuring your favorite sleuths . . . THE TWELVE DESSERTS OF CHRISTMAS by JOANNE FLUKE It&’s the perfect mix of naughty and nice when two lovestruck boarding school teachers watch six kids over Christmas break. But when someone wants the cozy couple&’s romance to burn out faster than a scorched fruitcake, it&’s Hannah Swensen to the rescue . . . NIGHTMARE ON ELF STREET by LAURA LEVINE Aside from the mortifying costume, how bad can a gig as a mall Santa&’s elf be? Jaine Austen finds out when she&’s teamed up with the Santa from Hell. But things go from bad to worse when he&’s found murdered—and Jaine is suspected of being the naughty one . . . THE CHRISTMAS THIEF by LESLIE MEIER Elizabeth Stone is ready for a white Christmas in Tinker&’s Cove, Maine—until a fancy Yule ball at the Florida hotel where she works dumps snow on her plans. The sponsor&’s jewels have gone missing and the police are asking about her ties to a cute mystery guest. Good thing Elizabeth&’s mother, Lucy Stone, flew down to surprise her . . . Includes Luscious Holiday Recipes!
Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas (A Candy-Coated Mystery #8)
by Nancy CocoChristmas on Mackinac Island brings a flurry of festive activity for fudge shop owner Allie McMurphy—but also a body in a snowbank . . . SNOWED UNDER All Allie wants for Christmas is for renovations to be finished on the Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop so she can move back home for the holidays. But for now she's staying in her friend Frances's apartment, busily baking batches of holiday fudge. After someone leaves a mysterious note on the door to meet up, the curious fudge maker goes to the rendezvous with her bichonpoo, Mal—only to discover a woman facedown in a snowdrift. With her dying breath, the woman gasps, &“Frances.&” The police suspect she named her killer, but Allie knows that's impossible. She needs to wrap up this case before the trail runs cold—and give her friend the gift of freedom this Christmas season . . . Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries &“Memorable characters, a charming locale, and a satisfying mystery.&”—Barbara Allan &“It&’s probably best not to read this while you&’re too hungry, as the assorted fudge recipes may send you right to the kitchen.&” —The Oakland Tribune &“A fun and fast-paced cozy mystery that would be perfect for a weekend in, under cozy blankets with a mug of hot cocoa.&” —Criminal Element
Here Comes the Fudge (A Candy-Coated Mystery #9)
by Nancy CocoFudge shop owner Allie McMurphy never expected her maid of honor duties to include clearing the groom of murder . . . THE BODY OF A CRIME It&’s late spring on picturesque Mackinac Island, Michigan. Allie is prepping her Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop for the start of the tourist season and her best friend Jenn&’s wedding. But when Jenn&’s fiancé Shane, a crime scene investigator on the island, misses a dinner date, the two friends go looking for him. Led by Allie&’s bichonpoo Mal into an alley, they come upon Shane standing over a body with a bloody knife in his hand. Shane won&’t say what&’s happened, just tells them to call 911. As the CSI is taken into custody by his colleagues, including Allie&’s beau Rex Manning, the fudge maker vows to prove her friend&’s fiancé is not a killer—before the ceremony turns into a jailhouse wedding . . . Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries &“An easy romantic read complete with fudge recipes that make it even sweeter.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Full of disguises, danger, and one determined amateur sleuth.&” —Fresh Fiction &“A fun and fast-paced cozy mystery.&”—Criminal Element Help support pet adoption—see details inside.
Eat, Drink and Be Wary (A Cook-Off Mystery #4)
by Devon DelaneyThe New England Fall Food Fest has begun, and for competitive cook Sherry Oliveri, it&’s a chance to take home a prize—and take down a killer . . . Sherry&’s hoping her Savory Shrimp Lettuce Cups will impress the judges, and she&’s invited her brother, Pep, to serve as her sous-chef. The good news is that she takes first place in her category, the bad news is that it&’s easier to win when your toughest competition is dead . . . After contestant Fitz Frye is found with a fishhook in his neck, Pep&’s strange behavior doesn&’t help his case when the police consider him top suspect. While Pep sits through a shakedown, Sherry searches near and far for the real culprit—before another deadly course is served . . . Includes Recipes from Sherry&’s Kitchen!
The Corpse Who Knew Too Much (A Food Blogger Mystery #4)
by Debra SennefelderFood blogger Hope Early takes on a cold case that's heating up fast . . . Building on her recipe for success with her food blog, Hope at Home, Hope is teaching her first blogging class at the local library in Jefferson, Connecticut. She&’s also learning about podcasts, including a true-crime one called Search for the Missing, hosted by Hope's childhood friend, Devon Markham. Twenty years ago on Valentine's Day, right here in Jefferson, Devon's mom disappeared and was never found. Finally Devon has returned to solve the mystery of what happened to her mother—and she asks Hope to help. The next day Hope discovers Devon's apartment has been ransacked. Her laptop with the research on her mother's cold case is missing, and Devon is nowhere to be found. When her friend's body is later discovered in a car wreck, Hope is convinced it's no accident. Clearly, Devon was too close to the truth, and the cold-blooded killer is still at large in Jefferson. Now it's up to Hope to find the guilty party—before the food blogger herself becomes the next subject of another true-crime podcast . . . Includes Recipes from Hope&’s Kitchen! Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
Christmas Cupcake Murder: A Festive & Delicious Christmas Cozy Mystery (A Hannah Swensen Mystery #26)
by Joanne FlukeBeloved New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Culinary Mystery Joanne Fluke delivers the next mouthwatering Hannah Swensen Holiday Mystery, as December turns Lake Eden, Minnesota, into the North Pole—and Hannah&’s kitchen goes into overdrive to honor two Christmas promises: baking irresistible festive cupcakes and preventing an attempted murderer from succeeding the second time around! While Hannah speeds through a lengthy holiday checklist, drama in town grows like Santa&’s waistline on Christmas Eve. Her sister Andrea wants to stave off the blues by helping out at The Cookie Jar, Michelle&’s love life is becoming complicated, Lisa needs Hannah&’s advice, and Delores has a Christmas secret she&’s not willing to share. But nothing dampens the holiday mood more than the chilling mystery surrounding the man found near death in an abandoned storefront two doors down from Hannah&’s bakery . . . The befuddled John Doe can&’t recall a thing about himself—except for his unusual knowledge of restoring antique furniture. With a smattering of clues and barely enough time to frost Christmas cookies, Hannah must solve a deadly puzzle that could leave her dashing through the snow for her life! Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!&“Cozy fans with a sweet tooth will be more than satisfied.&”--Publishers Weekly
Death by Chocolate Chip Cupcake (A Death by Chocolate Mystery #5)
by Sarah GravesFrom the bestselling author of the Home Repair is Homicide novels comes the latest in this &“sharp, smart, and witty&” (Crimespree) series set in a charming, real-life Maine fishing village, where chocolate-themed recipes, appealing characters, and an unpredictable mystery make the perfect mix for fans of Joanne Fluke, Leslie Meier, and Diane Mott Davidson. Jake and Ellie are taking a break from perfecting their chocolate pizza recipe to cater a housewarming party hosted by movie icon Ingrid Merryfield. Miss Merryfield is famous for her old-Hollywood glamour. Her new home, Cliff House, has a reputation too—for being haunted. Some of her guests even try to summon a spirit during the party, using a Ouija board. What arrives instead is a freak autumn storm that downs an ancient tree, trapping everyone on the property and setting the stage for a killer&’s planned spree . . . Though Jake and Ellie don&’t intend to get stirred into the mix, there&’s no avoiding it—especially when they witness a guest being shoved over the very precipice that gave Cliff House its forbidding name. As they sift through suspects and motives, their search takes them from a long-lost family graveyard to an herbalist&’s deceptively sweet cottage and finally to Cliff House&’s overgrown gardens. Is there some ghostly presence involved—or a flesh-and-blood villain? Either way, can they avoid meeting their very own, very permanent Hollywood ending? Praise for the Death by Chocolate Mysteries&“A treat for aficionados of shopkeeper-sleuth cozies." —Kirkus Reviews &“Entertaining. . . . Cozy fans are sure to have fun.&” —Publishers Weekly Includes a Recipe!
Death by Chocolate Marshmallow Pie (A Death by Chocolate Mystery #6)
by Sarah GravesThe island village of Eastport, Maine, is full of delights—including the delicious treats sold at The Chocolate Moose, the waterfront bakery run by Jacobia &“Jake&” Tiptree and Ellie White. But a new bakery in town is proving that you can have too much of a good thing . . . Summer in Eastport means lobsters and blueberries, though tourists and locals alike always leave a little room for baked goods from the Chocolate Moose. This year&’s arts fair means even more sweet-toothed customers. But it&’s also bringing competition from a new rival, Choco&’s, trying to slice into the action. Choco&’s owner, Brad Fairway, is pulling sneaky stunts to divert Moose patrons to his own shop, and Ellie finally confronts him about his tactics. But when Brad is found dead the next day—and the weapon is a gun that belongs to Ellie—it&’s only a matter of time before she is charged with the crime. Sifting through the victim&’s connections, Jake and Ellie sense they&’re getting close to the real culprit—a little too close. Can they serve up the solution before the killer dishes up another helping of murder?
One Poison Pie (Kitchen Witch Mysteries #1)
by Lynn CahoonFeatured on Buzzfeed Books! In the first in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon&’s Kitchen Witch series, Mia Malone is starting over in Magic Springs, Idaho—where murder is on the menu . . . What&’s a kitchen witch to do when her almost-fiancé leaves her suddenly single and unemployed? For Mia Malone, the answer&’s simple: move to her grandmother&’s quirky Idaho hometown, where magic is an open secret and witches and warlocks are (mostly) welcome. With a new gourmet dinner delivery business—and a touch of magic in her recipes—Mia&’s hopes are high. Even when her ex&’s little sister, Christina, arrives looking for a place to stay, Mia takes it in stride. But her first catering job takes a distasteful turn when her client&’s body is found, stabbed and stuffed under the head table. Mia&’s shocked to learn that she&’s a suspect—and even more so when she realizes she&’s next on a killer&’s list. With Christina, along with Mia&’s meddling grandma, in the mix, she&’ll have to find out which of the town&’s eccentric residents has an appetite for murder…before this fresh start comes to a sticky end. . . . Includes Recipes! Praise for Lynn Cahoon &“I love the author&’s style, which was warm and friendly. . . . A wonderfully appealing series.&”—Dru&’s Book Musings on the Tourist Trap Mysteries
Two Wicked Desserts (Kitchen Witch Mysteries #2)
by Lynn CahoonMia Malone conjures up delicacies while casting about for clues in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon&’s Two Wicked Desserts, continuing her Kitchen Witch Mystery series . . . Magic Springs, Idaho, may be a small town, but Mia Malone is living an enchanted life running her own catering business and cooking school. And while she&’s teaching the locals culinary craft, her grandmother is teaching her witchcraft for the day she inherits the family magical spells that have been passed down for generations. Unfortunately, all that knowledge is not helping Mia or her grandmother in removing the spirit of warlock Dorian Alexander from Mia&’s cat Mr. Darcy. But even though Dorian hasn&’t yet left this earthly plane, his spells have already been transferred to his daughter Cindy&’s grimoire. An actress looking for her big Hollywood break, Cindy is hoping there&’s something in her father&’s bag of tricks to make her a star. But playing with magic has only resulted in a trip to Idaho where Cindy finds herself the number one suspect in the murder of a hitman whose body was found in the garden of Mia&’s Morsels. Now it&’s up to Mia to conjure up a killer before everything she&’s worked so hard for vanishes with a poof! Includes Recipes! Praise for Lynn Cahoon &“A cozy lover&’s dream come true.&” —Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries on The Tourist Trap Mysteries
Three Tainted Teas (Kitchen Witch Mysteries #3)
by Lynn CahoonAspiring witch and culinary entrepreneur, Mia Malone, must dispel a deadly plot to wreck her clients&’ wedding in this charming continuation of New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon&’s Kitchen Witch Mystery series. Business is bubbling at Mia&’scatering service and cooking school, Mia&’s Morsels, but toil and trouble are not far behind. Mia just accepted her toughest gig yet: last-minute wedding planner for Magic Springs&’ own Romeo and Juliet. Though the small town is fairly accepting of magic, two families have been locked in a vicious feud spanning generations. Unfortunately for both families, they&’re about to become in-laws! Amethyst and Tok are excited to wed in a few weeks and somehow Mia must ensure the event is flawless. But when she goes to pick up paperwork from the couple&’s previous wedding planner, Mia discovers the woman murdered in an apparent attempt to stop the contentious union. Now, not only is Mia a prime suspect, as the new planner she may also be the killer&’s next target. Backed by her squad, her charms—literal and figurative—and a protective amulet from her Grans, it&’s up to Mia to save the star-crossed couple&’s wedding, her professional reputation…and maybe even her life! Includes Recipes! Praise for Lynn Cahoon&“One Poison Pie deliciously blends charm and magic with a dash of mystery and a sprinkle of romance.&” —Agatha Award–winner Daryl Wood Gerber
Chili Cauldron Curse: A Delightful Culinary Mystery with Magic (Kitchen Witch Mysteries)
by Lynn CahoonMeet a new cozy star with her own special brand of culinary magic in this first story in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon&’s Kitchen Witch series. When Mia Malone&’s grandmother asks her to take a week away from her restaurant job and come to Magic Springs, Idaho, she&’s happy to oblige. Like Mia, Grans has witchcraft running through her veins, and life with her is never boring. Plus, the cause is a good one—helping Grans get the local food bank up and running again. But there&’s an unappetizing surprise in store. While Mia is knee-deep in boxes of donated produce, she encounters the body of Dorian Alexander. Dorian was a warlock, leader of the local coven. He was also her Grans&’ new beau. There&’s no potion that&’ll make this trouble disappear. But if Mia wants to keep her Grans—now a prime suspect—from serving a spell in prison, she&’ll have to unearth the real killer fast. . . . Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries &“I love the author&’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.&” —Dru&’s Book Musings &“Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.&” —The Young Folks
Murder at the Blueberry Festival (A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery #3)
by Darci HannahLiving in a lighthouse with her dog, Lindsey Bakewell is lulled to sleep at night by the sound of Lake Michigan&’s waves—and gets up at the crack of dawn to start the day at her bakery café. But someone in Beacon Harbor is about to rock the boat with murder . . . After a career on Wall Street, Lindsey is making a different kind of dough in a pretty lakeside village, and the upcoming blueberry festival—including the pie-eating contest her bakery is hosting—is the highlight of the summer. But soon Beacon Harbor runs into a patch of trouble. A local real estate agent gets pranked. A parade float gets pelted with water balloons. It&’s all laughed off until the stunts start escalating—and looking more like sabotage. As the event turns into a debacle complete with rampaging goats, Lindsey&’s sweetheart, a former SEAL, starts investigating. But the juicy mystery takes a bitter turn when a man—dressed up as a Viking—is found dead in a boat, and it&’s no longer mischief but murder . . . Includes Delicious Recipes!
Four Cuts Too Many (A Sarah Blair Mystery #4)
by Debra H. GoldsteinSarah Blair gets an education in slicing and dicing when someone in culinary school serves up a main corpse in Wheaton, Alabama . . . Between working as a law firm receptionist, reluctantly pitching in as co-owner of her twin sister&’s restaurant, and caretaking for her regal Siamese RahRah and rescue dog Fluffy, Sarah has no time to enjoy life&’s finer things. Divorced and sort-of dating, she&’s considering going back to school. But as a somewhat competent sleuth, Sarah&’s more suited for criminal justice than learning how many ways she can burn a meal. Although she wouldn&’t mind learning some knife skills from her sous chef, Grace Winston. An adjunct instructor who teaches cutlery expertise in cooking college, Grace is considering accepting an executive chef&’s position offered by Jane Clark, Sarah&’s business rival—and her late ex-husband&’s lover. But Grace&’s future lands in hot water when the school&’s director is found dead with one of her knives in his back. To clear her friend&’s name, Sarah must sharpen her own skills at uncovering an elusive killer . . . Includes quick and easy recipes! &“The Sarah Blair mysteries are such a perfect blend of wit, fun, intrigue, and mouth-watering food descriptions that cozy fans will be eager for another helping.&”—Ellery Adams, New York Times bestselling author
The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit (A Domestic Diva Mystery #14)
by Krista DavisIn the latest Domestic Diva mystery from New York Times bestselling author, Krista Davis, entertaining maven Sophie Winston must cut to the core of another murder investigation when members of an international tour group begin dropping like flies all over Old Town, Virginia . . . With Old Town&’s DIY Home Decorating Festival in full swing, Sophie&’s swamped, juggling a bumper crop of artisans, antique dealers, and decorators for the busy street fair. Still, when her best friend Nina suddenly needs a ride from the airport, Sophie is happy to help . . . until she sees Nina disembarking in a state of disarray. It&’s obvious the trip to Portugal soured somewhere along the way. But after one of Nina&’s traveling companions turns up murdered the following day, Sophie knows something is truly rotten . . . Though the crime scene is staged to look like an accident, Sophie isn&’t fooled and peels off to conduct her own investigation. Her only clue is a strange image the victim scratched into the soil before dying. Could it point to a cryptic killer in Old Town? A bitter travel adversary? Or a cursed artifact smuggled back from the trip? As the mystery grows, so does the body count, and if Sophie doesn&’t pluck the murderer soon, her best friend may be the next to fall . . . Includes delicious recipes and fabulous DIY decorating tips!
The Diva Delivers on a Promise: A Deliciously Plotted Foodie Cozy Mystery (A Domestic Diva Mystery #16)
by Krista DavisThe latest in the New York Times bestselling author&’s enormously popular culinary cozy series featuring a young Martha Stewart in the making, the maven of entertaining and sometimes sleuth Sophie Winston. Delicious recipes and a picturesque setting make this a delight for fans of Diane Mott Davidson and M.C. Beaton as Sophie must see through the lies of the potential suspects and try to keep a killer at a convention of ghost kitchens from making a ghost of one of the guests… Sophie is busy handling the first ever convention of the Association of Ghost Kitchens—restaurants that do delivery only—but she&’s taking a little time out for a lunch meeting organized by A Healthy Meal. The group is dedicated to providing meals for children in need, and as a bonus, it&’ll give Sophie the perfect opportunity to ogle the lavish Old Town home of socialite Geraldine Stansfield. Gerrie&’s dining room is impeccably furnished, the table laden with gleaming crystal and prized china. If it weren&’t for the dead man lying on the floor, everything would be perfect . . . No one knows the victim—or at least, no one claims to. But a little snooping by Sophie reveals links to many local notables. In fact, not only was he a client of Geraldine&’s late husband, an attorney—every member of the Stansfield clan knew the deceased. But only one knows what he was doing in Gerrie&’s house. Gerrie&’s elegant abode looks spotless, but there&’s plenty of dirty linen in those family closets. Now Sophie will have to get the killer to come clean before he spoils another appetite—for good . . . Includes delicious recipes and fabulous decorating tips!